Catalogue
Medalets and medals, Queen Victoria - Queen Elizabeth II, some duplicates but a good selection, some silver including Croation Community 150th Anniversary South Australia 1986; also noted Jubilee of Wesley Methodist Church in South Australia 1886 (C.1886/3); includes two St John Ambulance Association crosses (2). Fine - uncirculated. (96)
Estimate $350
SOLD $250
Melbourne Jubilee International Exhibition, 1887, in bronze (76mm) (C.1887/5); Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, 1897, in silvered (26mm) (C.1897/88); Centenary of Sunday Schools, Robert Raikes, 1880, in white metal (43mm) (similar to C.1880/3 obverse but British issue). First medal with rim bumps and pierced hole at top, good, the rest good very fine - extremely fine. (3)
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Royalty Medals, Jubilee of the Reign of Queen Victoria 1887, in white metal (39mm) by Stokes & Martin (C.1887/22); another identical (31mm) (C.1887/23); another for Advance Tasmania in white metal (32mm) by F. & W. Stewart (C.1887/26); Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897, in white metal (39mm) by Spink (C.1897/89); another issued by Municipality of Granville in white metal (38mm) (C.1897/90); Duke & Duchess of York Commemorate Federation of Colonies 1901, in white metal (32mm) (C.1901/36); another to Commemorate the Opening of First Parliament, in white metal (38mm) by Stokes (C.1901/44); Edward VII & Queen Alexandra, Australian Commonwealth Empire Day, in white metal (24mm) (C.T/11); Queen Elizabeth II & Duke of Edinburgh Royal Visit 1954 / Government of Victoria, in gilt bronze (27mm) by Stokes (C.1954/12); To Commemorate the Royal Visit AD1954 Elizabeth II, in grey plastic (34mm) with ribbon; Elizabeth II Royal Visit 1953-54, in bronze (37mm) with ribbon; another two identical but without ribbons; Commemorative of Royal Wedding of Prince Charles & Lady Diana Spencer, issued by Royal W.A. Institute for Blind, in gilt alloy (38mm) in packet of issue; three maker's samples on aluminium plates struck from the original dies for Amors' 1953 Coronation medalets together with hand-written envelope, 'Aluminium Strikes from / Original dies / Amors Coronation M'ette.'and initialled. Fifth and sixth medals are fine, the maker's samples in varying degrees of striking, the rest are extremely fine. (17)
Estimate $150
SOLD $340
Exhibition of Women's Industries, Sydney, 1888, in bronze (39.5mm) by Amor Sydney (C.1888/14) uninscribed. Small 6mm scratch in obverse field and small spot of verdigris otherwise good very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $70
Cricket, handcrafted fobs, in gold (3), C U C C (15ct, 30mm, 10.8gm) inscribed on obverse 'C U C C ' and on reverse 'Presented by / J.Newman Esq / to / W.Richards / best bowling / Average / Season 1888-9'; C U C C (15ct, 34.6mm x 34.6mm, 10.2gm) the figure of a cricketer bowling engraved on obverse, inscribed on reverse 'CUCC / Presented by / Jas Newman Esq / for best bowling Average / won by / W.Richards / Season 1890/91'; C.U.C.C. (15ct, 39mm x 39mm, 12.6gm) the figure of a cricketer bowling engraved on obverse, inscribed on reverse 'C.U.C.C. / Presented / by / Jas Newman Esq / to / W.Richards / For Best Bowling Average / Season / 1893-4'. Good very fine. (3)
Estimate $600
SOLD $650
Melbourne Cup, 1890, members fob in silver (27mm), initials 'A.D.' engraved on obverse. Mount removed from top edge, attempted piercing through centre of 'O', otherwise fine and rare.
Estimate $120
SOLD $420
Victorian Railways, c1890, embroidered insignia cloth arm bands, No.190 Guard, Porter No., Gatekeeper, Guard No. Extremely fine. (4)
Estimate $150
SOLD $0
Great Britain, Baptist Mission Centenary, 1892, in white metal (45mm), pierced (3) (Eimer 1774)(2); Centenary of the London Mission Society, 1895, in bronze (45mm), pierced (2)(Eimer 1808); Church Missionary Society 1899, in white metal (38mm), pierced (2). Very good - extremely fine. (7)
Estimate $70
SOLD $0
Tasmanian International Exhibition, Hobart 1894. reverse uninscribed, by Stokes & Sons, Melbourne, silver 39mm. Extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $280
Queensland Police, Diamond Jubilee Medal (VR) 1897, in silver (35.6mm), engraved around edge 'Sub Inspector M.Dillon'. Holed at top, without suspender bar, edge knocks otherwise very fine.
Estimate $650
SOLD $0
Great Britain, Church Missionary Society Centenary 1799-1899, in silver and white metal (38mm) by A. Wyon (BHM 3647). The second, pierced with ring and ribbon suspension, very fine; extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $70
SOLD $0
The Governor's Prize, award medal in silver (46mm) undated, by P.Blashki & Sons Melbourne, uninscribed. With case of issue, gold embossed crown and VR on lid. Nearly FDC.
Estimate $250
SOLD $360
National Gallery of Victoria, Travelling Scholarship, in bronze (45mm) by Allan Wyon, obverse, seated winged figure holding wreath and palm leaf, Victoria Fronde Coronat, reverse, National Gallery of Victoria Australia / Travel- / ling / Scholar- / ship'. Nearly uncirculated and rare.
Estimate $150
SOLD $170
National Agricultural & Industrial Association of Queensland Jubilee 1909, in silver (46mm) by Amor (C.1909/7) "C.E. McDougall/Shorthorn Bull"; also 1879 Sydney International Exhibition in bronze (76mm) by J.S. & A.B. Wyon (C.1879/-) uninscribed. The second cleaned otherwise good very fine, the first nearly extremely fine. (2)
Estimate $350
SOLD $500
Corunnun Gun Club, handcrafted fob, in gold with loop mount (15ct, 32mm, 13.3gm) obverse with hand engraved shooter aiming at a pigeon, inscribed on reverse Corunnun Gun Club / Championship / Won by / A.Whitcombe / 1912'. Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $650
SOLD $700
H.M.A.S. Sydney, Western Australia, Sydney/Emden medal, in silver (32.3mm) (C.1914/9) with loop mount, inscribed on reverse 'F.H.Feeley /Stoker'. Very good.
Estimate $1,750
SOLD $0
Gold fob, 9ct (35mm x 28mm, 6gms), patterned shield style with central rose gold shield with engraved monogram 'EK', around the bottom is a wreath and at the top a crown, reverse engraved 'Narromine / Public School / E.Kerr / Dux / 1917.', at the bottom is the maker's mark 'A over S'. Extremely fine and scarce.
Estimate $100
SOLD $70
Federated Railway Loco Engineers, Assocn of Australasia, union badge, 1903-1920, in silver (32mm x 25mm) (Smith 316), suspension loop, by Amor, original first type design. Good very fine.
Estimate $50
SOLD $30
Commemorative medals, Marcus Clarke & Co Wollongong, 1921, in bronze (39mm) (C.1921/1); Clifford Park Jamboree Victoria, 1955-1956, in bronze gilded (37mm) by Stokes (C.1956/7); WMC / Inauguration of First Nickel Mine at Kambalda, 1967, in nickel (37mm) by Sherrit (C.1967/8); Cranbrook School 50th Anniversary, 1968, in silver (51mm) by Amor (C.1968/1); Sydney Opera House 1973 / Harbour Bridge, in cupro-nickel (39mm) (C.1973/3); Sydney Opera House Opened 1973, in zinc (26mm x 41mm) by Jason Traurig, Sydney (C.1973/8); another similar medal (35mm x 55mm) (C.1973/9); Roche Research Institute, 1974, in bronze (62mm) by Finecraft, Sydney (C.1974/6); Rotary Club of Goulburn 75th Anniversary, 1980, in bronze (39mm) by Amor (C.1980/7); School of Medicine Centenary University of Sydney, 1983, in oxidised silver (52mm) by Amor. The second very fine, the rest extremely fine - uncirculated. (10)
Estimate $200
SOLD $300
Union badges, Trolley Draymen & Carters Union 1922, in nickel (29mm x 20mm) (Smith 658), impressed no.2691, by Podger Simpson & Smyth; Transport Workers Union N.S.W. Branch, commemorative issue, 1888-1988, in cupro nickel (31mm) (Smith 639) pierced for suspension, impressed no.232. Fine; extremely fine.
Estimate $100
SOLD $0
SMFA, (Sydney Metropolitan Footbal Association), prize medal in 9ct gold (34mm, 17gms) reverse engraved, 'Metropolitan Premiership / won by / Granville / A.O'Toole / 1926', stamped 9ct. Extremely fine.
Estimate $250
SOLD $240
Bert Hinkler, 1928, in oxidised silver plate (51mm) by C.D.Richardson for Stokes Melb (C.1928/1). With several small rim nicks/bumps, otherwise nearly extremely fine and nicely toned.
Estimate $100
SOLD $150
Gold fob, 9ct and enamel (35mm x 30mm, 20gms), obverse, light blue enamel shield with the initials 'NSW / RFL' (NSW Rugby Football League), upright rugby ball above, kangaroo at both sides, at the top in blue enamel is the impressed year '1929', reverse, plain (possibly name erased), hallmark at bottom. Extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $400
SOLD $400
Centenary of Western Australia, 1929 in bronze (39mm) by Perth Mint (C.1929/2); NAV medals, Australia's first copper token (1849), 1949 in antique silver (42mm) (C.1949/5), Sesquicentenary of Holey Dollar, undated, in sterling silver (38mm) (C.G/5); Australia's 150th Anniversary, 1938, in bronze (29mm)(C.1938/5); engraved halfpenny 'William / Field / 1767', reverse monogram 'HF'; Ireland (Cork), Swanton & Co. Queenstown, drapers, unofficial farthing (circa 1845), obverse, young Queen Victoria's head left, reverse, merchant's details (BWS 6710). Very fine - extremely fine. (6)
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
France, Oceanie Exposition Coloniale Internationale de Paris 1931, in bronze (32 mm). Toned, extremely fine and rare.
Estimate $50
SOLD $50
Bicycle road races, medallions, including Dunlop Road Race, Warrnambool-Melbourne, first prize in gold and enamel, inscribed on reverse 'Warrnambool-Melbourne 165 Mls, First Prize / Won by / G.E.Lessing 63 min / in / 7H 13Mins 18 3/5S / 3rd Oct / 1931, Donors Dunlop Perdriau Co.'; B.D.C.C. Ten Mile Road Championship Season 1923 sash won by G Lessing; Barnet Class Road Race 1923 Ballarat-Melbourne, medallion in gilt and enamel, inscribed 'G.E.Lessing'; Barnet Class Melbourne-Ballarat - Melbourne Road Race 1932 medallion in gilt and enamel, inscribed 'G.E.Lessing'; Cycle Traders Road Race 1923, medallion in gilt and enamel, uninscribed; Hatley Road Race, Melbourne-Bendigo 1931, in gilt and enamel, uninscribed; Dunlop Road Race 1923, Warrnambool-Melbourne Time medallion, in gilt and enamel, inscribed 'G. E. Lessing / 10hrs / 3mins / Sds'; Dunlop Road Race Warrnambool-Melbourne 1922, in gilt and enamel, inscribed 'G.Lessing / 10h41min'; Dunlop Road Race Warrnambool-Melbourne Time medallion 1932, in gilt and enamel, inscribed 'G.E.Lessing 7hrs / 22mins / 6sds'; Dunlop Cup, Warrnambool-Melbourne 1935, in gilt and enamel, inscribed G.E.Lessing 7h / 40min / 3s'. Very fine - extremely fine. (10)
Estimate $1,500
SOLD $1,200
Sporting awards, Victorian Amateur Boxing and Wrestling Association Medal, in bronze (50mm) by Stokes Melb, inscribed, 'Flyweight / Championship / Won by / P.O'Shannessy / 1931'; Boxing medal, obverse, two boxers shaping-up, in silvered bronze (48mm) by Stokes, unnamed; Australian Maccabi Council Interstate Sports Carnival Sydney, 1963-64, swimming medal in oxidised silver (51mm) by K.G.Luke, unnamed; A.P.I. Fijian Carnivale, 1990, Fiji Vs Aust, gilt alloy medal (48mm) unnamed; Earlwood Wanderers Soccer Club, 5 Years Service Medal, in enamel and gilt (38mm) unnamed; Mountex Blackheath 1994 Medal, in enamel and silvered alloy on neck ribbon (42mm); Swimming medal, in gilt (47mm) cased with neck ribbon named to 'Dads Army / Sid Light / 1.2.1978 / 87 Not Out'; two other unnamed bronze prize medals for athletics; voided silver badge (41mm) with monogrammed letters 'NFC' (N? Football Club) in the centre and around the border is engraved 'Best All Round Player 1889', with four lugs on reverse for wearing. Very fine. (10)
Estimate $90
SOLD $110
N.S.W. Government Ambulance silver medal (30 x 30mm), reverse inscribed with recipient's name. Extremely fine.
Estimate $170
SOLD $0
The Three Kings of 1936, King George VI Queen Elizabeth Crowned May 12 1937, in bronze (51mm) by Amor. Scarce, only 100 issued in bronze, uncirculated.
Estimate $200
SOLD $260
Police Force of Victoria, The Melbourne Harbor Trust Commissioners, identity pass (GVR) in silver (36mm). Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $250
SOLD $300